Accounting and Finance (Honours) The Open University UK

Overview

Within this Accounting and Finance (Honours) BSc degree from The Open University UK the skills and knowledge gained can be applied to a wide range of business activities, preparing you for a variety of exciting careers within accounting, finance and in business more broadly.

As the world of accounting and finance becomes more complex, this specialist degree is designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of the role of accounting and finance/financial management within business and society.

Key facts:

• Comprehensive coverage of the theoretical and practical aspects of financial accounting, management accounting and financial management.
• Covers specialist topics such as auditing and governance, taxation and financial reporting.
• Develops your ability to apply and evaluate accounting and financial information.
• Offers exemptions from some Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) professional examinations.

Career opportunities:

The skills and knowledge you’ll develop by studying this degree will equip you to follow a number of career paths, and are recognised by employers as having great value for work in accounting, finance and business management areas.

A qualification in accounting and finance can lead to opportunities in a wide range of areas such as auditing, taxation, management and financial reporting. Some careers may require further study, training and/or work experience beyond your degree such as becoming a Chartered Accountant or a Chartered Financial Analyst.